I'm a full-stack software developer with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable web applications for social networking, e-commerce, fintech, and job-tech domains. I'm passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, and shipping production-grade features. I enjoy collaborating in small teams to design robust backend APIs and polished frontends.

OTIENO EDGAR

I'm a full-stack software developer with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable web applications for social networking, e-commerce, fintech, and job-tech domains. I'm passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, and shipping production-grade features. I enjoy collaborating in small teams to design robust backend APIs and polished frontends.

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I’m a full-stack software developer with 5+ years of experience delivering scalable web applications for social networking, e-commerce, fintech, and job-tech domains.

I’m passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, and shipping production-grade features. I enjoy collaborating in small teams to design robust backend APIs and polished frontends.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Developer at EuvieBags
November 1, 2024 - July 20, 2025
Developed scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software. Integrated new technologies into existing systems, increasing capabilities and improving overall performance. Developed reusable components that significantly reduced development effort on multiple projects. Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
Software Developer at Brimsi Inc
November 1, 2023 - July 20, 2025
Developed the Brimsi social networking application with a strong focus on agile principles. Maintained the frontend using Vanilla JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, and Bootstrap. Managed the PHP backend responsible for resource handling and user authentication. Maintained and optimized the MySQL database relations for social network data. Conducted constant refactoring to improve application performance and code readability.
Software Developer at Euvie Bags
November 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025
Developed scalable and maintainable software ensuring long-term stability. Integrated new technologies into existing systems, enhancing capabilities and overall performance. Created reusable components that significantly reduced development effort across multiple projects. Implemented effective debugging strategies, resulting in fewer software defects and increased reliability.
Software Developer at Brimsi Inc
November 1, 2023 - September 4, 2025
Developed Brimsi social networking application focusing on agile principles. Maintained the social network frontend using Vanilla JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, and Bootstrap. Managed PHP backend handling resources and user authentication. Maintained and optimized MySQL database relations storing social network data. Performed constant refactoring of the codebase to improve application performance and code readability.
Software Developer at Brimsi Inc.
April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023
Built and maintained Brimsi’s social networking platform end-to-end using Agile/Scrum methodology across the full stack. Owned the PHP backend: implemented user authentication, session management, resource handling, and data-processing logic. Designed and optimised MySQL database schemas and queries to efficiently handle growing social network data at scale. Delivered responsive, dynamic frontend experiences using Vanilla JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, and Bootstrap. Integrated RESTful APIs for notifications, third-party services, and core platform features. Continuously refactored the codebase to improve performance, readability, and maintainability over a 2.5-year tenure.
Freelance Software Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and delivered full-stack web applications for various clients, spanning fintech, job-tech, and portfolio domains. Built production-grade projects using modern stacks including React + TypeScript frontends with Django REST or PHP backends. Managed end-to-end project delivery: requirements gathering, architecture, development, testing, and Vercel deployment.

Education

Applied Communication at Multimedia University of Kenya
January 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Applied Communication at Multimedia University of Kenya
November 1, 2024 - September 4, 2025
BSc in Computer Science at University of the People
January 1, 2025 - June 8, 2026
Bachelor of Applied Communication at Multimedia University of Kenya
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services